BOSTON - State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"), and MSBA Executive Director/Deputy CEO John K. McCarthy announced today that the MSBA Board of Directors voted to approve a grant of up to $11,360,552 million for an addition/ renovation project at the Clarksburg Elementary School in the Town of Clarksburg. One of the next steps is for the District and the MSBA to enter into a Project Funding Agreement, which will detail the project’s scope and budget, along with the conditions under which the District will receive its MSBA grant.
"Upon completion, this project will provide a new 21st century learning environment for Elementary School students in Clarksburg," Treasurer Goldberg said. "Our goal is to create the best space to deliver the District’s educational commitments and goals."
The proposed project will address a number of deficiencies including overcrowding and space constraints, currently inhabiting the District’ ability to deliver its educational program. The District also identified current building envelope conditions contributing to poor energy efficiency performance; outdated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Upon completion, the Elementary School will be 38,132 square feet and will serve 150 students in grades PK - 8.
"Students will soon have a beautiful new space which will undoubtedly enhance and improve their ability to excel in the classroom," stated Executive Director/Deputy CEO McCarthy.
The MSBA partners with Massachusetts communities to support the design and construction of educationally appropriate, flexible, sustainable and cost-effective public school facilities. Since its 2004 inception, the Authority has made over 1,750 site visits to more than 250 school districts as part of its due diligence process and has made over $12.7 billion in reimbursements for school construction projects.
